snap-affiliates?

arcanesanctuary:

I noticed a lot of people asking if Snap works with Zen 1.5.0 and I just installed it. I can definitely say Snap does NOT work with 1.5.0. It creates an error that would either make you delete your install and reinstall or if you are good at php you can attempt to find the error and fix it manually.

I am working on Snap Affiliates to get it to work with ZenCart 1.5.0 but it will take some time.

I was able to hire a programmer at ODesk.com to convert snap affiliates module to zen cart version 1.5.

It was about $200

I would share it but we have made so many customization's that its pretty much only usable by us.

Jacob

JacobBushnell:

I was able to hire a programmer at ODesk.com to convert snap affiliates module to zen cart version 1.5.

It was about $200

I would share it but we have made so many customization's that its pretty much only usable by us.

Jacob

Yeah most oDesk freelancers tend to do that...

Upgrades....you win some you lose some. Wanted to say Yay...instead I said Heyyyyyyyyyy. :wacko:

I installed this on 1.5.0... I have a lot of mods installed (including FEAC) and it took comparing the snap files against virgin ZC files, and then making a judgment call on each thing that was different as to whether or not it was something I needed to add or not... and then uploading the files one at a time and seeing if they broke the site (they often did and so I'd change something)... one thing I had to change is remove the
?>
from the bottom of many of the files. If my (already modified) file didn't have a ?> at the bottom, and the Snap Affiliates file did, I left it off. If I put it on, the whole site broke--wouldn't even display a page. I finally got it to look like it was going to work... all the links showed up for signing up and so on, but when I entered a url and tried to test the signup, I got an error (page wouldn't even load) but can't find what the error was. It isn't in my error logs that my host provides, and when I try to go back to the page I get the "Thanks for you interest in our referrer program. Your application is still under consideration. As soon as we've looked it over and made a decision, we'll contact you via email" page...

The other problem is... there is nothing on the Admin side of things. It isn't in any of the menus. From the thread it looks like it's supposed to be in the Customers menu, but there isn't anything there. I assume this is because of the different way that 1.5.0 inserts things into Admin menus--could someone who knows how that's done post a fix so I can get the menu?

Here is my referral signup page: https://opalessenceshop.com/index.php?main_page=referrer_signup
When I submit it, the error I get is: WARNING: An Error occurred, please refresh the page and try again.

Any ideas?

WebKat:

I installed this on 1.5.0... I have a lot of mods installed (including FEAC) and it took comparing the snap files against virgin ZC files, and then making a judgment call on each thing that was different as to whether or not it was something I needed to add or not... and then uploading the files one at a time and seeing if they broke the site (they often did and so I'd change something)... one thing I had to change is remove the
?>
from the bottom of many of the files. If my (already modified) file didn't have a ?> at the bottom, and the Snap Affiliates file did, I left it off. If I put it on, the whole site broke--wouldn't even display a page. I finally got it to look like it was going to work... all the links showed up for signing up and so on, but when I entered a url and tried to test the signup, I got an error (page wouldn't even load) but can't find what the error was. It isn't in my error logs that my host provides, and when I try to go back to the page I get the "Thanks for you interest in our referrer program. Your application is still under consideration. As soon as we've looked it over and made a decision, we'll contact you via email" page...

Errors where you see the WARNING: An Error occurred, please refresh the page and try again. will appear in your CACHE folder in your site root. Depending on where it happened, it will contain an -adm- prefix if it occurred in the admin area or nothing if it occurred in the front end. I need this before I can tell you.

WebKat:

The other problem is... there is nothing on the Admin side of things. It isn't in any of the menus. From the thread it looks like it's supposed to be in the Customers menu, but there isn't anything there. I assume this is because of the different way that 1.5.0 inserts things into Admin menus--could someone who knows how that's done post a fix so I can get the menu?

This is because there was a change in the way the menus are built in 1.5.0 (there was a reason why I said NOT to use this yet with 1.5.0). If you want to rush for it, you will need to go to the admin panel.

Specifically Admin Access Management > Admin Page Registration.

The other programs you mentioned include in the installation steps an SQL insert that automatically does this for you. I don't have that.

WebKat:

Here is my referral signup page: https://opalessenceshop.com/index.php?main_page=referrer_signup
When I submit it, the error I get is: WARNING: An Error occurred, please refresh the page and try again.

Any ideas?

Again, I need the steps that file I mentioned above from your CACHE folder which will outline what went wrong and where.

I cannot stress this enough... Please:

DO NOT USE THIS WITH ZEN CART 1.5.0 YET!

retched:

Errors where you see the WARNING: An Error occurred, please refresh the page and try again. will appear in your CACHE folder in your site root. Depending on where it happened, it will contain an -adm- prefix if it occurred in the admin area or nothing if it occurred in the front end. I need this before I can tell you.

I cannot stress this enough... Please:

DO NOT USE THIS WITH ZEN CART 1.5.0 YET!

1. my cache folder is empty
2. I haven't seen where you said before not to use it with 1.5.0, let alone "stressed" it... just that you were working on it and needed time.

WebKat:

1. my cache folder is empty
2. I haven't seen where you said before not to use it with 1.5.0, let alone "stressed" it... just that you were working on it and needed time.

I apologize about that, but yeah 1.5.0 and Snap Affiliates isn't a good mix right now. I managed to get it to work together but I'm not releasing until I get this bug with the roster worked out.

Can you find where is the directory that was selected as cache in the config file? That or whether the cache setting in the config file is set for?

retched:

Can you find where is the directory that was selected as cache in the config file? That or whether the cache setting in the config file is set for?

Where in the 8 million configuration pages would that be set? I can't find it after a cursory poke-around...

WebKat:

Where in the 8 million configuration pages would that be set? I can't find it after a cursory poke-around...

There is only one (technically two) files that holds configuration, all the rest is coded pages.

/includes/configure.php
/admin/includes/configure.php

This is the one that you likely had to CHMOD to 444 or 644 to avoid the error message about needing to do so after you installed.

You're looking for a line that reads:

define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'file');
define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', 'C:/Program Files (x86)/Apache Software Foundation/Apache2.2/htdocs/zencart/cache');

or something similar.

What is the value listed there? The second should be file, database, or none. The second contains where all these errors are stored as log files.

jill8026:

I cannot seem to get this to work with CEON URI....I have added the following to my htaccess:

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !^/&referrer=CP.* [NC]

(CP is my referrer code)....

Also is there any way to get this to work with those that chose guest checkout (FEC module)?

Thank you for a phenomenal mod - it is awesome!!!!

Thanks,

Jill

Hi Did you get this fixed? I'm facing exactly the same problem. URI and guest checkout. Thanks!

zartoo:

Hi Did you get this fixed? I'm facing exactly the same problem. URI and guest checkout. Thanks!

This shouldn't be a problem with the Guest Checkout, but you need to changes inside the logic for Guest Checkout. And is this a bonafide fix for the CeonURI, I was thinking this needs a similar fix.

Likely to be a dumb question but I am good at asking dumb questions.

Does Snap work like the Amazon Store affiliate program whereby the affiliate can modify the appearance of the store and the customer does not realize they have left the original site? Or is it simply a link setup from their site to my store?

I have downloaded the plugin but am yet to install it as I suppose I need to understand exactly how it works. I have read the forum posts from page 1 but am still not clear.

I have not been involved in having affiliates before however ideally I envisage being able to plant my store, or sections thereof, (with certain things modified/modifiable like header image, store name references etc so that it fits within their site theme as best as possible) into someone else's site with all the shopping cart functions being linked to my site so that I control the customer and the purchase ... So wondering if this can be done?

I would appreciate a brief description from someone as to how snap works in practice and also any advice in respect to what I would like to achieve.

cheers,
Mike

any updates regarding when it'll be usable for 1.5? im a newbie...so trying to get my store up asap... :D

nesum18:

any updates regarding when it'll be usable for 1.5? im a newbie...so trying to get my store up asap... :D

Yeah I'd love an update. I can't wait to get this mod installed!

nesum18:

any updates regarding when it'll be usable for 1.5? im a newbie...so trying to get my store up asap... :D

WebKat:

Yeah I'd love an update. I can't wait to get this mod installed!

Would love this too in the not too distant future!

shags38:

Likely to be a dumb question but I am good at asking dumb questions.

Does Snap work like the Amazon Store affiliate program whereby the affiliate can modify the appearance of the store and the customer does not realize they have left the original site? Or is it simply a link setup from their site to my store?

I have downloaded the plugin but am yet to install it as I suppose I need to understand exactly how it works. I have read the forum posts from page 1 but am still not clear.

I have not been involved in having affiliates before however ideally I envisage being able to plant my store, or sections thereof, (with certain things modified/modifiable like header image, store name references etc so that it fits within their site theme as best as possible) into someone else's site with all the shopping cart functions being linked to my site so that I control the customer and the purchase ... So wondering if this can be done?

I would appreciate a brief description from someone as to how snap works in practice and also any advice in respect to what I would like to achieve.

cheers,
Mike

Seems like I may have wasted a lot of fingertip skin typing this ;;;;;;;; doesn't anyone want to offer comments / advice ?

shags38:

Seems like I may have wasted a lot of fingertip skin typing this ;;;;;;;; doesn't anyone want to offer comments / advice ?

Hi there. Sorry for not replying to this earlier. But as of right now, NO. This program does NOT create affiliate sites. This program simply tracks referrers and commissions based on a tracking cookie. The tracking cookie is installed in the visitors browser when they use a special link provided to visit the site and stays with them for a set duration of time.

retched:

Hi there. Sorry for not replying to this earlier. But as of right now, NO. This program does NOT create affiliate sites. This program simply tracks referrers and commissions based on a tracking cookie. The tracking cookie is installed in the visitors browser when they use a special link provided to visit the site and stays with them for a set duration of time.

Thanks Retched - sorry if my post was a bit pointed.

Where can I find a mud map that shows how this add-on works? Something like; I have site with products - Joe wants to sell my products as an affiliate >>>>> Then how does Snap work after Joe has applied and I approve him - what is the process thereafter? do I make a banner for him and he puts it on his site or do I send him images of product that have the tracking cooking embedded - ??

I have no doubts about being able to handle the program once loaded but I have no idea how it is meant to work in the first place :dontgetit

cheers,
Mike

The update is almost done. I just have to get a copy out to beta test to the public. So far Private Beta testing are showing that the site is working and taking commissions.

One of the draw backs is the fact that I'm trying to accomplish the ability to award commissions on SELECT transactions. That is, the user/admin will go to each affiliate and manually award the balance to them. From there, the user will be sent an email that will tell them how much they are expecting. Obviously, everyone would like an easy button where the affiliates are automagically awarded their commissions based on having an order status of say "Complete" tabbed, emails, etc... but that isn't priority right now. For right now, I'm staying within the framework of the abandoned project and adding things as I go along.

Another hang ups is the email templating system. I thought I had a fix for this a while ago, just to find out... crap hit the fan and you'll see the PHP defines in capital letters printed in the message sent. What will most likely end up happening is the template files will be deleted and hard-coded directly into referrers.php code.

Some roadmap of what's to come:

• Tracking
• Better email system
• More detailed application (payment choice)
• The ability to create an affiliate account without needed a store account.